Quest for Paradise: Tahiti to Easter Island

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Trip Summary

Our South Pacific cruise sails from Tahiti, following an eastward course with stops in the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Pitcairn Islands, ending at Easter Island, famed for its huge and mysterious stone moai. Discover the World Heritage Site of Henderson Island and meet the descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers on Pitcairn Island. Snorkel and dive azure lagoons and along coral walls, discover a remote world of endemic birds and plants; and photograph traditional dancers clad in tapa cloth and flower leis. Throughout our voyage, experience the tropical riches and cultural wonders of the region in the company of our exceptional field leaders.

Dates

October 3 – 20, 2010

Activities

Birding, Diving, Hiking, Natural history, Photography, Snorkeling, Zodiac cruises

Day by Day Itinerary

October 3 —	USA / Papeete, Tahiti
October 4 —	Papeete / Embark Clipper Odyssey
October 5 —	Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands
October 6 —	Sailing the Pacific Ocean
October 7 —	Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands
October 8 —	Fatu Hiva
October 9 —	Puka Puka, Tuamotu Islands
October 10 —	Puka Rua
October 11 —	Expedition Stop
October 12 —	Sailing the South Pacific Ocean
October 13 —	Pitcairn, Pitcairn Islands
October 14 —	Henderson
October 15 —	Ducie
October 16–17 —	At Sea
October 18 —	Easter Island
October 19 —	Easter Island / Disembark the Clipper Odyssey / Santiago, Chile
October 20 —	Santiago / USA

Reports From The Field

Beyond Rapa Nui: Voyage II: Papeete to Easter Island
Friday, October 3, 2003 - Moorea
"...we found ourselves in Cook Bay off the island of Moorea, whose jagged spires rise into the heavens..."